WhatsApp updated to Android with Design Material – CNET in Spanish

Messaging application launches a new version for now only available for download via the web.

Icons with Design Material is made present in the new version of WhatsApp. Screenshot César Salza / CNET

WhatsApp is updated with Design Material, to go to match Lollipop Android 5.0, but the new version will be available for any Android device from version 2.1 of the operating system.

website WhatsApp for Android announced this week the possibility to download the version 2.12.38, which still does not come automatically to the devices, so those wishing to have her first on their cell, they must have the ability to install external resources to the Google Play and Download . the WhatsApp.apk file from the official website

Among the novelties is a sleeker than previous versions, which accompanies the three sections available in implementing green tone. Calls, Chats and Contacts

But where else colors Material Design notice is when we review the options in a new chat. There are circular icons that allow us to see the image gallery with a particular user, send photos, videos, audios, location and contacts, as usual but with a different visual touch.

Also incorporated this most elegant transitions from one screen and another and a separate icon for voice notes version. In the Settings panel also noticed clear differences with a flatter design and new icons for each section, but this time without colors.

The profile of the contacts is one of the details that has less changed, remains similar to the previous version, showing the photograph in large affinity groups and personal data.

In recent months WhatsApp has been incorporating new features among which the possibility of being used from the website, addition to calls from the application to Android users. However there are still features that we want to reach the messaging application. Check out this video where we list our particular Wishlist

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